Shared Plates, Shared Stories
How a Local Chef and Tandem Diabetes Care Brought the Type 1 Diabetes Community Together
Twins for the Win
A couple’s dream of a family comes true with help from Scripps
Managing Microplastics
Doctor-approved tips to minimize your exposure
Pancreas Problems
What doctors want you to know about this important organ
From the Farm to the Factory
How ultra-processed foods impact your health—and your waistline
A Legacy of Generosity
Barbara Smith has been a Scripps supporter for more than two decades
Concrete Research: SDSU Partners with The Skatepark Project to Drive Change
Written by La Monica Everett-Haynes From Ocean Beach to the canyons of Clairemont and the sidewalks of San Diego State University’s campus, generations of skaters have pushed through the streets. Now, the city that helped define modern skate culture is home to a university program that is shaping the future of skateboarding – through research, […]
Weight-Loss Solutions
When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off, you have options
Reaching New Heights in Care
The new hospital tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is another way Scripps is here for you, here for good
Tastemakers 2025
This is the front line: flour-dusted, grease-slicked, knife-sharp. It’s fire and steel, instinct and invention, a glorious symphony of flavor. Chefs, renegades, restaurateurs—these Tastemakers are conjuring flavor from talent, turning gut instincts into cult followings. From sushi that sings to pastries that stop time, this is food with soul, swagger, and story. Meet the minds […]
Staying on Top of Stress
Chronic stress can lead to long-term health problems
Toro Nagashi Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Enjoy the custom of Toro Nagashi by floating a lantern to honor those who have passed. In addition to the 12+ merchant booths, the festival includes a wide variety of performances in the Inamori Pavilion. There will be food vendors serving in the lower garden, as well as a beer and sake garden. What is Toro […]
Tastemakers 2025: Arlo
Peter Kennedy, Chef De Cuisine Chef de Cuisine Peter Kennedy mixes culinary innovation with fresh, locally sourced ingredients at Mission Valley’s ARLO. The result? Delicious, made-from-scratch dishes that celebrate San Diego’s vibrant culture and lifestyle. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, chef Kennedy uses every detail to elevate your meal and create a memorable […]
Tastemakers 2025: La Gran Terraza
Marbi Becerra, Chef de Cuisine, La Gran Terraza La Gran Terraza, the University of San Diego’s signature restaurant, has been a campus favorite for over 15 years, offering California cuisine with a Mediterranean twist. This summer, its gastropub, O’Toole’s, opens for evening service for the first time—perfect for sunset bites and drinks. At the helm […]
Tastemakers 2025: Cocina 35
Cesar & Paulina Chaidez, Owners If you’re seeking the best chilaquiles in the city, look no further than San Diego’s chilaquiles masters, Cocina 35. Known as the perfect place to celebrate your special occasions with loved ones and friends, this family-owned business began more than 30 years ago in Sinaloa, Mexico. It came to San […]
Tastemakers 2025: The Marine Room
Ananda Bareño, Executive Chef Perched at the edge of La Jolla Shores, The Marine Room has been an icon of coastal fine dining since 1941. Renowned for its dramatic oceanfront setting—where waves crash against floor-to-ceiling windows during high tide—The Marine Room offers a dining experience unlike any other. Under Executive Chef Ananda Bareño, the restaurant […]
Tastemakers 2025: Comedor Nishi
Pancho Ibáñez, Chef, Comedor Nishi Casual eatery Comedor Nishi offers up Mexican-inspired cuisine with nods to Japanese and European flavors. The restaurant makes the most of Chef Pancho Ibáñez’s decades of culinary experience. Originally from Xalapa, in Veracruz, Mexico, Chef Ibañez’s impressive resume includes serving as chef de cusine of Mexico City’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant Pujol. […]
Tastemakers 2025: Roy’s Restaurant
Jacob Sandoval, Assistant General Manager Welcome to Roy’s Restaurant at the Marriott Marquis. The San Diego location of Roy Yamaguchi’s iconic Hawaiian-fusion restaurant offers an intriguing menu of Roy’s classic dishes, signature sushi, and chef creations inspired by local ingredients and the freshest seafood. At the helm, Jacob Sandoval, a Hawaiian native, brings Roy’s Aloha […]
Tastemakers 2025: Menya Ultra
Daiki Endo, Executive Head Chef & Takashi Endo, Executive Sous-Chef, Menya Ultra Since 1994, Menya Ultra has served handcrafted ramen rooted in tradition and precision, starting in Akita, Japan. Known for house-made noodles and MSG-free broth, the restaurant highlights the natural umami of each ingredient. Menya Ultra has earned three Michelin Guide mentions, four first-place […]
Tastemakers 2025: Sushi Gaga
Shinnosuke Otsuka, Head Chef Sushi Gaga offers an intimate, relaxing atmosphere that transports guests directly to Ginza, Japan. Every detail—from the sophisticated décor to the exquisite dishware—enhances the authentic Edo-mae sushi experience. Limited to a single seating each evening of just 10 diners, Sushi Gaga lets guests enjoy a leisurely, unhurried 18-course culinary journey where […]
Tastemakers 2025: El Sueño
Pietro Busalacchi, Owner Pietro Busalacchi is a San Diego–born restaurateur who blends hospitality instincts honed in his father’s kitchens with design-savvy flair shaped by years in LA, including a stint at TomTom with Lisa Vanderpump. A co-founder of The Vibrant Project, Busalacchi brings narrative, mood, and music into every concept he touches. His trio of […]
Tastemakers 2025: Ciccia Osteria
Mario Cassineri, Owner & Chef Chef Mario Cassineri’s Ciccia Osteria offers the best of both worlds: It has the intimate, low-key coziness of your favorite neighborhood restaurant and food so thoughtful and delicious it earned a coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction. Ciccia Osteria serves authentic, original Italian dishes you can’t find anywhere else in city. […]
Tastemakers 2025: Nomad Donuts
Sarah Carithers, Chef, Nomad Donuts Nomad Donuts offers an eclectic yet approachable selection of donuts and sandwiches served on San Diego’s only Montreal-style bagels. Chef Sarah Carithers combines her nearly 10 years of professional cooking experience with her multicultural upbringing and commitment to using diverse cooking techniques and locally sourced ingredients. The result is a […]
Tastemakers 2025: Échale
Jon Rhinerson, Owner Jon Rhinerson wants his restaurants to push limits while still feeling accessible to all. At Échale, Rhinerson’s first San Diego venture, he and his team went from food truck to a brick-and-mortar location in Encinitas and can’t wait to share the eatery’s next act in a new space. Serving up small plates […]
Tastemakers 2025: So Saap
Carrie Pongphila, Chef & Owner, So Saap So Saap treats San Diegans to authentic Thai and Lao cuisine with an emphasis on vegan specialty dishes. Owner Carrie Pongphila created vegan and gluten-free options for classics like pad see ew and pad thai. And no trip to a Lao restaurant is complete without a platter of […]
Tastemakers 2025: Solare Ristorante
Denice Grande, Executive Chef “Her focus has been Italian food for 24 years, with a special love of making pasta from scratch,” says Solare owner Randy Smerik of his long-serving chef, Denice Grande, who is helming this Michelin-rated Liberty Station treasure of authentic Italian cuisine. Since Solare’s opening 12 years ago, Grande has cooked under […]
